East Point, GA · Fulton County
Building Permit Application
This three-page application requests a building permit for residential existing work, new multifamily construction, commercial projects, and other work in East Point.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to describe the project, identify the permit holder and property owner, and request any applicable completion or occupancy certificate. East Point requires applications to be completed and submitted through its BS&A Online Permitting Portal; the application is not a permit until fees are received and applicable drawings or plans are approved. The property-owner section on page three must be completed when requesting a commercial Certificate of Occupancy.
Who needs it
Property owners, permit holders, contractors, or their authorized representatives applying for covered building work in East Point need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The commercial Certificate of Occupancy section on page three has a property-owner signature and notary signature line; the property owner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the three-page Building Permit Application from the City of East Point.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter project, property-owner, permit-holder, and requested certificate information that applies to your project.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If completing the commercial Certificate of Occupancy section, arrange for the property owner to sign before a notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs the applicable section during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application through East Point’s BS&A Online Permitting Portal.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Point. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Which part of the application needs notarization?
- The page-three commercial Certificate of Occupancy section includes a property-owner signature line and a notary signature line. The form does not identify a jurat or acknowledgment.
- How do I submit the building permit application?
- Complete the application and submit it through East Point’s BS&A Online Permitting Portal. The form says fees must be received and applicable drawings or plans approved before the application becomes a permit.
- Do I need a notary for every building permit application?
- The notary signature line appears in the commercial Certificate of Occupancy section on page three. The form does not say that every application or project requires notarization; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). A commissioned online notary may be an option; confirm with the city if unsure.
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